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Shakur Stevenson And Teofimo Lopez Trade Verbal Jabs Ahead Of Their Fight
Lopez and Stevenson set the tone for their WBO super-lightweight title clash on January 31. “My goal is to defend my throne… I can’t call it ‘The Takeover’ and have someone take it over,” the champion Lopez said. Stevenson fired back: “I want everyone to talk about how I am that guy… I am coming to put on a show.”
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about 3 hours ago
Canelo Alvarez Ranks No. 2 on 2025 Highest-Paid List Behind $260M Cristiano Ronaldo
The Mexican boxer (63-3) still cashed in despite his shocking loss to Terence Crawford in 2025. According to Sportico, Alvarez is the world’s No. 2 highest-paid athlete at $137M, of which $125M came via fight purses and $12M from endorsements. He out-earned Lionel Messi and LeBron James. Only CR7 topped him for a third straight year, earning over $260M.
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about 5 hours ago
Alberto Puello Says He Is Ready To Fight Dalton Smith Anywhere for WBC Crown
“I have no problem with wherever the fight is held,” the ex-WBC junior welterweight champion (24-1) said. He added, "I'm a disciplined boxer, and I'm eager to reclaim my title." The fight is not yet confirmed, but Puello's promoter, Belgica Pena, has stated they are ready for the fight: "We're going straight for the world title against Dalton Smith (19-0)."
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about 23 hours ago
WBC Says Deontay Wilder ‘Welcome’ for Oleksandr Usyk Title Defense
WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman said Wilder is “welcome” to challenge Usyk for the WBC heavyweight title as talks swirl. Usyk (24-0) is reportedly lining up his first defense since stopping Daniel Dubois in 2025. Wilder (44-4), former WBC champion, is rebuilding momentum after a 1-2 record in last three fights. Usyk has also shown interest in facing Wilder before retirement.
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about 24 hours ago
Andrew Tate Blames ‘Adrenaline Dump’ After Chase DeMoor Loss
“Bro, I had some weird issue…an adrenaline dump,” Tate told Sneako on a Miami livestream last night after losing to DeMoor. He said he felt fine in camp, but after R1 “I just didn’t feel right” & warned coaches he’d get “beaten up” over the next five. “He won…he deserves the glory,” he added too. Meanwhile, he still eyes a rematch against DeMoor.
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1 day ago
Robert Garcia Says Jesse Rodriguez– Naoya Inoue Fight Is Inevitable
Trainer Garcia says Rodriguez-Inoue is “going to happen,” claiming Saudi callers asked right after Inoue and Nakatani won in Riyadh. Rodriguez, 25, owns The Ring, WBA, WBC and WBO belts at 115 after stopping Fernando Martinez in November. Garcia wants undisputed next versus IBF champ Willibaldo Garcia, but says Bam would “jump to 122” immediately for Inoue.
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1 day ago
Ben Shalom Targets Jai Opetaia or Jack Massey for Chris Billam-Smith Return
Billam-Smith hasn’t fought since April’s decision over Glanton and is training for a spring return after his Boxxer deal ended in 2025. Shalom said he’s “still part of our plans but only for the right fights,” naming Massey and Ring champ Opetaia as matchups he’d promote. He added broadcasters must be “interested.” CBS sits Ring’s No. 2 at 200 pounds.
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1 day ago
Eddie Hearn Says Anthony Joshua Will ‘Take His Time’ After Nigeria Crash
Hearn met Joshua in the gym and said the heavyweight is “truly grateful for all the support” after the Nigeria crash that killed team members Sina Ghami and Lateef ‘Latz’ Ayodele. The promoter added AJ “will take his time to get back on track.” Meanwhile, Joshua has posted “mental strength therapy” training clips since returning to the UK for the funeral.
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1 day ago
Alberto Puello Targets Dalton Smith Title Fight After Matias KO
Puello said Smith made the right call by chasing the stoppage of Matias: “not leaving the decision to the judges…was very good.” Puello, who lost a disputed majority decision to Matias on July 12, added, “I helped make Subriel come out weaker.” Now The Ring’s No. 3 at 140, he’s “eager to reclaim my title” and open to fighting in England. His promoter said, “We’re going straight” for Smith.
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1 day ago
Corey Erdman: Don’t Take Naoya Inoue’s 2025 Run For Granted
Erdman says 2025 Fighter of the Year likely comes down to Crawford or Inoue. Crawford’s Canelo win made him a three-division undisputed champ before retiring at 38. Inoue made four Ring 122-pound title defenses—most in a year since Larry Holmes in 1983—beating three top-10 foes and nearly four before a late replacement. Erdman argues dominance, not just weight-jumping, is also “dare to be great.”
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2 days ago
Devin Haney Opposes Ex’s Bid to Post Child, Citing OnlyFans Concerns
Haney pushed back after ex-fiancée Leena Sayed sought court approval to post their one-year-old without his consent. Per TMZ Sports, Haney argued her OnlyFans content creates risk, citing sexually explicit captions. He said the restriction doesn’t limit her speech, only protects their child. Haney asked the judge to deny the request, citing it as a safety issue, not a control issue.
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2 days ago
Zuffa Boxing Announces Jan. 23 Paramount+ Card Led by Callum Walsh
Zuffa Boxing revealed its second official event and 2026's first card, streaming Friday, Jan. 23, on Paramount+ from Meta APEX. The 9 p.m. ET main card features Callum Walsh vs. Carlos Ocampo (10 rounds, middleweight), plus Misael Rodriguez vs. Austin DeAnda and Julian Rodriguez vs. Cain Sandoval. Prelims start 6 p.m. ET with Omar Trinidad vs. Max Ornelas.
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2 days ago
‘No Participation Award’: Ebanie Bridges Opens Up on Boxing’s Mental Toll
Bridges (9-3) detailed boxing’s emotional swings, saying wins justify the grind, but losses feel crushing. “I didn’t f**ing box for a participation award,” she said, recalling sacrifices with her son, sleepless nights, and training while exhausted. Bridges said victory makes it “all worth it,” but defeat leaves her thinking she’s “wasted… everyone else’s time.” She added, “Can’t settle for average.”
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2 days ago
Oleksandr Usyk Says Anthony Joshua Plans To Resume His Career After Fatal Car Crash
Usyk revealed he spoke with ex-heavyweight champion Joshua after his accident in December 2025, which killed Joshua's two close friends, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele. “I’ve already spoken with him,” Usyk said. He added, “I heard a desire to continue [boxing] in his voice, for the friends he lost and for the chance to live that Lord gave him.”
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2 days ago
'Absolutely Wants It': Zhilei Zhang Targets Daniel Dubois Heavyweight Clash
Zhang is pushing for a showdown with Dubois, according to co-manager Terry Lane. “Zhang absolutely wants the Dubois fight,” Lane said, signaling interest in a high-stakes heavyweight collision. Zhang, is a former interim titleholder known for his power. He is coming off a loss against Agit Kabayel in Feb 2025. Meanwhile, Dubois also suffered a loss in 2025 vs. Usyk.
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3 days ago
Jarrell Miller Mocks ‘Insurance’ Kingsley Ibeh, Promises MSG KO
Miller framed Jan. 31 at MSG as do-or-die, sneering, “nobody selling insurance is going to beat me,” and vowing, “I’m… going to knock Kingsley out.” The 37-year-old seeks revival after PED fallout, five bouts since 2018, a Dubois KO loss (2023) and Ruiz draw (2024). Ibeh, a former football player turned insurance salesman, enters 16-2 with 14 KOs.
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3 days ago
Brian Norman Sr. Refuses Reduced Role: ‘I Will Not Be In The Corner’
After Norman Jr. said his dad won’t be head trainer following the November UD loss to Haney—where he was dropped in round two and lost the WBO welterweight belt—Norman Sr. said he’s out entirely: “I will not be in the corner at all… I can’t play second fiddle.” Jr. later criticized being told to press early and has been spotted with Derrick James.
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3 days ago
Jamaine Ortiz Eyes Show-Stealing Opportunity Against Keyshawn Davis
Ortiz meets Davis in the Jan. 31 “The Ring 6” co-main at Madison Square Garden on DAZN, under Lopez–Stevenson. On a three-fight streak, Ortiz stopped Ambiorix Bautista Aug. 23 after Steve Claggett withdrew. He said “I was just praying for moments… it’s finally here,” and promised “It’s going to steal the show.” Davis debuts at 140 after weight-miss chaos.
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3 days ago
Keyshawn Davis Opens Up About His Battle With Alcohol Abuse
Davis said mental struggles fueled his June 7 disaster at 135: “I was literally drinking every single day,” leading to the 4.3-pound miss and canceled De Los Santos fight. He later changed his circle and split from coach Bomac, saying, “I took accountability… apologized.” Davis debuts at 140 vs Ortiz on Jan. 31 at MSG, insisting, “he’s just not on my level…I am going to stop Jamaine.”
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3 days ago
Dana White Pulls Off Zuffa Boxing’s Biggest Signing With Jai Opetaia
Lineal cruiserweight king Opetaia joined Zuffa Boxing, saying “I’m with Zuffa Boxing now…Let’s get these big fights lined up. Unification. Undisputed soon.” The 29-0 southpaw capped 2025 with a violent Dec. 6 KO of Huseyin Cinkara on Australia’s Gold Coast. Zuffa’s Paramount+ series begins Jan. 23 at the Apex, with his debut date still TBD for Zuffa.
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3 days ago
Adam22 Says He Picked Jason Luv For Fight, Not Feud
Ahead of their Jan. 23 Miami boxing bout on Adin Ross’ Kick stream, Adam22 said he personally chose Luv from four options. “There’s minimal real beef,” he said, explaining Luv ranked “number one” for reach and notoriety. Adam added the matchup builds “generational wealth.” The fight follows years of online mockery after Luv filmed with Adam’s wife in 2023.
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3 days ago
Oscar De La Hoya Vows Aggressive Fightback in Vergil Ortiz Jr. Lawsuit
De La Hoya responded on Instagram to Ortiz’s lawsuit seeking to exit Golden Boy (Hoya's promotion), promising the company will “aggressively defend” the case. He said Ortiz is getting “bad advice” from his lawyer and manager and claimed they’ve “repeatedly violated” the contract. Golden Boy insists the deal remains valid, alleges Ortiz is in breach, and expects a court fight.
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3 days ago
‘Everyone Loved You’: Dana White Praises Terence Crawford After Canelo Win
Unseen footage shows the UFC CEO congratulating Crawford moments after his win over Canelo in September 2025. “You have been the greatest this weekend,” White told him. “Everyone loved you, from PR to the back of the house.” The exchange followed Crawford’s statement victory, which drew praise across combat sports, and combined, both boxers made over $200 million.
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3 days ago
Chase DeMoor Claims Darren Till Fight Offer Was $100K, Demands Bigger Pay
DeMoor fired back at Till’s “priced out” claim over DeMoor's callout after Andrew Tate KO win. “They offered me 100k,” DeMoor wrote, adding, “My rematch with Tate is 450k.” He asked, “How am I overpricing myself?” and called the former UFC title challenger a “bum.” DeMoor insisted he’d stop Till quickly with a full camp: “Pay me and let’s fight.”
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3 days ago
Darren Till Says Chase DeMoor Priced Himself Out On a Bout
Till responded to DeMoor’s callout by claiming that money talks ended it. “Chase has priced himself out to fight me,” Till wrote, adding, “His team… don’t want to fight me.” The ex-UFC title challenger said he understands the hesitation: “I’m an animal.” Till closed with a warning about “pretend hard men,” urging fans to “stay vigilant” out there this weekend.
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